About Company
The company operates in the SaaS/IT Product industry, providing enterprise-focused AI and machine learning infrastructure and software solutions.
Job Description
Controllership & Monthly Close:
- Own end-to-end monthly close for India and US entities with zero surprises — on time, every time
- Maintain general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset register across both entities
- Ensure full compliance with Ind AS for the India entity and US GAAP for the US entity
- Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidated reporting across Ensemble Labs Inc (US) and Ensemble Labs Private Limited (India)
- Prepare audit-ready financials and serve as the primary point of contact for statutory auditors
- Build and document accounting policies, internal controls, and approval workflows from scratch
ERP Implementation & Finance Systems:
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of the finance technology stack — ERP (NetSuite, Zoho Books, or equivalent), billing (Chargebee, Stripe), payroll (Gusto, Deel), expense management (Brex, Ramp), and FP&A tooling
- Build the quote-to-cash process — clean invoicing, collections, and DSO management from day one
- Implement ASC 606 / Ind AS 115 compliant revenue recognition for SaaS contracts including deferred revenue and ARR hygiene
- Set up spend controls, procurement policies, and card programs that scale with headcount growth
- Support SOC 2 evidence collection for finance-related processes and controls
Statutory Compliance & Tax:
- Own all India statutory compliance — GST filing and reconciliation (including OIDAR obligations), TDS deduction and remittance, ROC filings, and transfer pricing documentation between entities
- Manage US compliance — federal and state tax filings, Delaware franchise tax, sales tax nexus monitoring, and R&D tax credit claims under IRC Section 41
- Handle cross-border compliance including withholding tax on payments to foreign vendors and partners, DTAA planning, and permanent establishment risk management
- Administer ESOP and cap table on Carta — grants, exercises, 409A valuations, Form 3921, and India ESOP compliance under FEMA and Income Tax Act
- Run US and India payroll with vendors ensuring statutory compliance across both jurisdictions
Treasury & Cash Management:
- Own banking relationships, FX management, and intercompany settlements between India and US entities
- Manage accounts payable, vendor onboarding, and procurement — ensuring clean audit trails
Requirements:
- CA or CPA qualification — Big 4 or top-tier audit background strongly preferred
- 5 to 8 years of finance experience with a minimum of 3 years in a fast-paced startup or high-growth technology company
- Demonstrable experience scaling a finance function — you have built processes, implemented controls, and set up systems where none existed before
- Hands-on ERP implementation experience — you have led or been central to at least one ERP rollout (NetSuite, Zoho Books, Tally, or equivalent)
- Strong working knowledge of both Ind AS and US GAAP — multi-entity consolidation is familiar territory
- Deep understanding of Indian statutory compliance — GST, TDS, ROC, transfer pricing — and US compliance including federal tax, Delaware, and R&D credits
- Experience working directly with statutory auditors — you have owned the audit process, not just supported it
- Fluency with SaaS metrics and revenue recognition under ASC 606 / Ind AS 115
Good to have:
- Experience with ESOP administration and cap table management on Carta or equivalent
- Working knowledge of cross-border tax compliance — DTAA, FEMA, OIDAR, withholding tax on foreign payments
- Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or enterprise security review processes
- Exposure to US R&D credit claims and India GST refund processes
- Experience in an AI, infrastructure, SaaS, or developer tools company
- Comfort with BI tools and financial modelling beyond standard accounting software
